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Launch your independent executive advisory
Transform your executive experience into a thriving advisory practice with a complete business system designed by the founder who built Garden Labs into trusted partner for venture-backed CEOs and Fortune 500 leaders.
MEET THE FOUNDER
Amanda Schwartz Ramirez
Amanda Schwartz Ramirez built Garden Labs after 15 years leading operations and strategy at companies from early-stage startups to PayPal. Drawing on her experience scaling complex organizations, she now advises venture-backed CEOs and Fortune 500 leaders on operational excellence and strategic growth.
NOT JUST ANOTHER COURSE
A ready-to-launch business in a box
On Stack, you’re not just learning business — you’re launching one. A Stack license unlocks access to the reproducible blueprint of a category-leading business, 1:1 mentorship from its experienced founder, and a purpose-built platform to power your day-to-day operations. Learn more.
ABOUT THIS BUSINESS
The future belongs to independent advisors
Get everything you need to build a profitable advisory practice in the rapidly growing market for fractional executive talent. This license gives you a proven system for packaging your experience into high-value advisory services, building a steady pipeline of ideal clients, and scaling your impact beyond one-to-one consulting.
The timing couldn't be better. The market for independent talent has reached an inflection point, with 69% of executives planning to maintain or increase their use of independent consultants. The global management consulting market has grown to over $300B, with the independent consulting segment growing twice as fast as traditional firms. Meanwhile, the rise of distributed teams and fractional leadership has created unprecedented demand for experienced operators who can provide strategic guidance and operational expertise.
As a licensee, you'll get exclusive access to Garden Labs' complete playbook for building a successful advisory practice. Amanda's systematic approach has been refined through serving dozens of clients across stages and sectors, from pre-seed startups to public companies. Her framework helps you avoid common pitfalls while accelerating your path to six-figure advisory relationships.
This license isn't just about freelance consulting—it's a complete system for building a sustainable advisory business with multiple revenue streams. Whether you want to serve as a fractional executive, strategic advisor, board member, or CEO coach, you'll have proven frameworks, tools, and ongoing support to help you succeed.
Reasons to license this business
Command higher rates from day one
Launch with proven frameworks for securing $10K+ monthly retainers and six-figure strategic projects that reflect your true value. No more underpricing your expertise.
De-risk your path to independence
Skip costly trial and error with systems refined through dozens of client engagements. Get proven frameworks for everything from contracts to delivery, plus ongoing mentorship.
Scale beyond trading time for money
Transform your expertise into multiple revenue streams through advisory board roles, group programs, and strategic projects. Increase earnings without sacrificing lifestyle.
Tap into soaring demand for fractional talent
Build a future-proof practice at the intersection of two massive trends: the rise of fractional executive talent and companies' growing preference for independent advisors.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
A complete exec advisory startup system
Advisory business blueprint
Complete playbook for building your practice, from scoping services to structuring engagements for both retainer and project work.
Custom business website
Bespoke website crafted by Stack's brand studio to showcase your expertise and convert high-value consulting prospects.
1:1 expert mentorship
Ongoing coaching from Amanda for guidance on deals, delivery, and growing your practice.
Revenue scaling guide
Strategic frameworks for expanding beyond 1:1 consulting through board roles and group programs.
Client management playbook
Essential systems and templates for delivering consistent value, managing relationships, and maintaining professional boundaries.
Dedicated Stack Advisor
Get 1:1 support from a Stack Business Advisor to streamline your ops and make more time for the work that matters most.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Learn the unwritten rules of solo advisory success
Executive-to-advisor roadmap
How to make a confident transition from corporate leadership to independent advisory, from mindset to mechanics.
Client acquisition mastery
How to build a steady pipeline of ideal clients through warm outreach, strategic networking, and referral partnerships.
Strategic relationship building
How to cultivate long-term client relationships that lead to renewals, expansions, and valuable referrals.
High-ticket service design
How to package and price your expertise for five-figure engagements that reflect your true value as an advisor.
MEET YOUR LICENSORS
Build with a strategy and ops leader who's walked the path
Amanda Schwartz Ramirez is a strategy and operations executive with over 15 years of experience incubating and scaling complex organizations like PayPal, where she spent nearly a decade driving growth in new markets, including the company's crypto business unit and expansion into China.
As founder of Garden Labs, Amanda now serves as a trusted advisor to startup founders and executive teams, helping them navigate operational challenges, people and culture transitions, and strategic growth initiatives. Her candid, no-nonsense approach and deep operational expertise have made her particularly effective at helping founders make the transition into strong executives and managers. Having successfully built her own thriving advisory practice, Amanda is now helping other experienced operators transform their expertise into impactful and profitable consulting businesses.
SCALE SMARTER ON STACK
The fastest way to launch and grow your solo business
Stack takes the guesswork out of building a business by unlocking access to reproducible models designed and perfected by industry leaders. A Stack license connects you with an experienced founder who shares their playbooks and secrets. You get everything you need to start strong and grow fast: a launch-ready business plan, battle-tested tools and templates, and 1:1 coaching from an expert invested in your long-term success.
On Stack, you don’t just have a mentor on your side, you get access to a full suite of tools and services to help you build, run, and scale your new business with speed and confidence:
Administration
Incorporation
Scheduling app
Business insurance
Finance
Invoicing
Payment platform
Taxes and bookkeeping
Design
Logo
Marketing
Custom website
Who this license is for
The corporate expat
You're leaving the traditional career path to build an independent practice that maximizes your impact and gives you control of your time.
The hands-on operator
You've done some consulting work and know your expertise is valuable. Now you're ready to turn it into a real, scalable business.
Prerequisities
8+ years of experience scaling organizations from startup to scale-up or public company stages
Track record leading strategy and operations at an executive level
The ambition and risk tolerance required to launch an independent business
Based in the United States
LICENSING PROCESS
5 steps to launching your advisory
1
Apply
Submit your application highlighting your experience and vision for Amanda and Stack to consider.
2
Interview
Connect with Amanda to discuss your goals, assess alignment, and explore how her operating experience and systems can accelerate your transition to independent advisory.
3
Upskill
Access Garden Labs' proven frameworks and begin adapting them to your expertise. Learn the systems that will help you land and serve high-value clients.
4
Launch
Set up your advisory practice using Stack's platform, and get your positioning, offerings, and operations ready for clients.
5
Scale
Grow your client base and revenue with ongoing support from Amanda and the Stack community, including regular check-ins to ensure you're executing effectively and avoiding common pitfalls.
Testimonials
Shira Stember
CMO-turned-Advisor
"Working with Amanda is a competitive advantage for anyone looking to build an advisory practice. She was instrumental in helping me develop my narrative, scope initial work, and set up the back-end of my business in the most optimal way.."
Lexie Comstock
Operations leader
"Working with Amanda has been truly transformational. She really helped me come up with a framework for my consulting services in a way that felt authentic and compelling."
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